Grilled Watermelon Feta Mint (Printable)

Sweet grilled watermelon combined with creamy feta and fresh mint for a vibrant summer dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 1 small seedless watermelon (about 3 to 4 pounds), cut into 1 inch thick wedges
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
04 - 1 cup arugula or baby greens, optional

→ Dairy

05 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Pantry

06 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or reduction
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - Sea salt, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
02 - Lightly brush the watermelon wedges on both sides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
03 - Grill watermelon for 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until grill marks appear and the fruit is slightly caramelized. Remove from grill and let cool slightly.
04 - Cut the grilled watermelon into cubes or triangles and arrange on a large platter.
05 - Scatter the red onion, mint leaves, and arugula over the watermelon.
06 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
07 - Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and balsamic glaze.
08 - Season with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt to taste. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The grill transforms watermelon from predictable to unexpectedly elegant, catching people off guard in the best way.
  • It comes together in twenty minutes, leaving you more time to actually enjoy your guests instead of sweating in the kitchen.
  • You end up with something that tastes fancy but requires almost no skill, which feels like cheating in the finest sense.
02 -
  • Don't cut the watermelon too thin or it'll fall apart on the grill—those thick wedges are your friend and they'll hold their shape even with aggressive grilling.
  • If your feta is very salty, you might need less additional salt overall, so taste as you season and let the other ingredients guide you.
03 -
  • Oil your grill grates before the watermelon goes on—even though fruit shouldn't stick, this prevents any surprise sticking moments that would ruin your presentation.
  • Let your watermelon come to room temperature before grilling if it's been sitting in a cold cooler, because a cold fruit won't caramelize properly on a hot grill.
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